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Dove Launches #MyHairAMiModo-Hairstylists Given Tools to Confront Stereotypes and Build Positivity
Authored By: Rashida Ashley I remember the first time I watched Bomba Estereo's Soy Yo . The music video told the story of young latina...

Rashida Ashley
Nov 21, 20235 min read


Lara Everly's Change of Trajectory: Opportunities for Female Directors with NBCU's Female Forward
By: Rashida Ashley Fresh from the NBCU LAUNCH TV Directors | Female Forward directing program, a program designed to systemically...

Rashida Ashley
Mar 31, 202311 min read


Suave's New Pink Line Will Leave Your Curls Noticeably and Touchably Soft
By: Rashida Ashley If you've seen my recent Tik Tok post , you'd know I was in awe of Suave's new Pink line: Suave Pink Lush & Coily...

Rashida Ashley
Mar 17, 20232 min read


Nicole Ari Parker Speaks on Mental Health with the Premiere of A Snowy Day in Oakland
By: Rashida Ashley Tables were turned as a Snowy Day in Oakland premiered this week. Directed by Kim Bass, the show focuses on the...

Rashida Ashley
Mar 17, 20234 min read


Your Sulfate-Free Solution to Beautiful Hair
By: Rashida Ashley Psssstttt, I have a secret. Want in? Chil' there's been many a time during wash day when I'm expecting to spiritually...

Rashida Ashley
Mar 10, 20232 min read


How MICHIRU Put Out the Flames On My Scalp: Nourishment and Growth to a Stressful Hair Expenditure
Photo by: Donel Carter (@x2artphoto) Edits by: Reebie Ashley (@positiveOutlett_) By: Rashida Ashley Sometimes life can get stressful when...

Rashida Ashley
Feb 28, 20232 min read


How Brands Can Mindfully Overcome Cancel Culture Through Inclusion with Marginalized Groups
(Munroe Bergdorf, Model and activist & Jess Weiner, CEO of Talk to Jess, Discuss Brand Relationships at The Unsterotype Alliance Global...

Rashida Ashley
Feb 6, 20233 min read


Dreams Coming True, Out of the Bayou and to You!
(Tiana’s Palace is in the Works at Disneyland Park Later this Year) By: Rashida Ashley Curious to know what comes of making your dreams...

Rashida Ashley
Jan 23, 20231 min read


Crafting “Brookie” for NBC's Lopez vs. Lopez with Laci Mosley
Photo by: Nicole Weingart/NBC By: Rashida Ashley Lopez vs. Lopez’s star, Laci Mosley, talks about her industry experiences, crafting her...

Rashida Ashley
Jan 13, 20235 min read
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